Saturday, November 5, 2011

Saturday Snapshot - New Light Fixture

A couple of weeks ago I picked up the newest version of PhotoShop Elements (V9). I don't know how to use it and I really haven't had a chance to even try it out. I thought that I'd spend a few minutes this afternoon playing around with a photo I took today to see what I could come up with. I spent about 15 minutes adding some "special effects" and came up with a photo that wasn't great, but it wasn't bad for my first effort. I then went to save it and I realized that I didn't know how to save it in a format that would allow me to post it here. I tried a few things, but nothing worked. I'm going to have to find a book or a tutorial online before wasting any more time. Apparently, I have a lot to learn about the software.

Because I wanted to post something for Saturday Snapshot,  I used my old very limited software to edit a photo of a new light fixture we installed last week.  I tried to make the fixture look old, but removing the colour.  The fixture isn't exactly what we were looking for, but it's better than what we had, different enough to be interesting (to us anyway) and it was on sale!   The glass casts a very odd pattern on the walls due to the bubble glass.   I'm still trying to decide if I like the effect. 





















Saturday Snapshot is hosted by Alyce of At Home With Books. To participate – post a picture that you've taken (or one taken by a friend, or a family member) then add your link on Alyce’s site using Mr. Linky.

I realize that I've been posting more photos than book reviews lately. I hope to have some more reviews shortly.
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12 comments:

  1. AlyceNovember 5, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    That light fixture is beautiful! My husband bought me a photo editor and I'm still trying to figure it out too. :)

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  2. Bev HankinsNovember 5, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    Very interesting light fixture. Have fun figuring out your photo editor!

    Here's my Snapshot: http://myreadersblock.blogspot.com/2011/11/saturday-snapshot-november-5.html

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  3. AnonymousNovember 5, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    The fixture is unusual but interesting too.

    That would be me too, trying to figure out the new program. In time, I'm sure you'll get familiar.

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  4. HeatherNovember 5, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    Thanks for reminding me that I wanted to post some pics of my dad's Japanese maples. Love the new fixture.
    ps, do you have an ipad?

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  5. TrishNovember 5, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    It would be cool to tinker with photos but I'd go nuts with all the options!

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  6. edgarNovember 5, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    A different light fixture. Looks nice.
    Trial and error/effort is a good learning experience.

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  7. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaNovember 5, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    I love this light fixture. The b/w is awesome. Have fun with your new program.

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  8. LisaNovember 5, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    I love it - what a great fixture! I would love something like it.

    My snapshot is here.

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  9. Leslie (Under My Apple Tree)November 6, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    Interesting looking fixture. The B/W does change how we see the photos.

    On your new software... Check your image mode setting on the photo you want to save. Make sure it's set to 8 bits. If it's 16 it won't save in jpg format. Yes, I've experienced this problem!

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  10. Peaceful ReaderNovember 6, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    I like the new light fixture. It has an antique quality to it. I'm terrible at editing photographs. A better camera is on my wishlist!

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  11. PoochNovember 6, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    It's always fun to get something new to admire and enjoy--the light fixture. The joys of new computer software tend to teeter-totter. Im in the midst of that interest/frustration with new-to-me software, too.

    :)

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  12. bermudaonionNovember 7, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    Your new light fixture is lovely! Good luck with the software!

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